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Bread Church will run as usual on December 22 at Rising Brook Methodist Church from 10am-2pm, where people have a chance to make two loaves of bread – one to keep and one to give away.

The charity will also be open on December 27, from 11am-4pm for hot drinks and light refreshments, then will re-open as normal on January 3.

Will Morris, from House of Bread, said: “We welcome everyone to be part of this festive season with House of Bread, especially if you will be alone and don’t want to be. Christmas can be a very stressful and upsetting time for some people and we recognise that. Anyone who comes will be given a warm welcome and space to be without judgment.

“Anyone who would like to support our work but can’t volunteer for any reason is encouraged to support HoB thorough our localgiving.com page.

“And anyone who would like to volunteer over the Christmas period is invited to email us.”

Any would-be volunteers can email lisa@hobstafford.co.uk

Anyone who would like to support or get involved in the work of the charity can contact House of Bread on 01785 243492.